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Rucha Soman, Sports Editor

Rucha is currently a senior and a sports editor. In her free time she likes to dance and binge watch TV.

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Boys Volleyball: Class of 2020 Seniors

Boys Volleyball: Class of 2020 Seniors

May 1, 2020
Tom Brady signs with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after 20 years with the New England Patriots

Tom Brady signs with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after 20 years with the New England Patriots

April 10, 2020
Lee at his senior night with the MV swim team. Photo used with permission of Nathan Lee.

Senior Nathan Lee’s transgender journey

April 3, 2020
Following Lin was senior Bianca Youngyouth, who was dressed in the special senior tie-dye shirt and a pool float.

MVHS Swim: The Matadors host their annual senior night ceremony despite COVID-19 cancellations

March 13, 2020
The Rise of MV Gymnastics

The Rise of MV Gymnastics

March 11, 2020
MVHS puts their hands in as they celebrate their win against Saratoga.

[Photo] Girls volleyball: Team defeats Saratoga HS

October 17, 2017
Senior Ashley Liu dribbles past a Santa Clara defender.

Athlete of the Month: Ashley Liu

February 7, 2020
Girls Basketball: Team narrowly defeats Santa Clara HS

Girls Basketball: Team narrowly defeats Santa Clara HS

January 28, 2020
Remember the Matadors: Sports Movies

Remember the Matadors: Sports Movies

December 19, 2019
Freshman Varshini Peddinti receives the ball and prepares to pass to the center. Photo by Vivian Jiang

Girls Basketball: The Matadors suffer a landslide defeat to Sequoia HS

December 6, 2019

Behind MVXC’s Success

November 24, 2019

The contrast in my sports

November 24, 2019
Comparing Costs

Comparing Costs

October 23, 2019
Boys Water Polo: MVHS defeats Fremont HS by one point

Boys Water Polo: MVHS defeats Fremont HS by one point

September 27, 2019
Defining Success

Defining Success

September 27, 2019
Caption

The man in 23

June 5, 2019
Crafting a traditional farewell: The Farewell Rally

Crafting a traditional farewell: The Farewell Rally

May 24, 2019
A year in review

A year in review

May 22, 2019
Boys volleyball wins league championship on their senior night

Boys volleyball wins league championship on their senior night

May 7, 2019
A recap for Girls Empowerment Project

A recap for Girls Empowerment Project

April 12, 2019
Boys Volleyball: Matadors triumph in 3-0 victory against Homestead HS

Boys Volleyball: Matadors triumph in 3-0 victory against Homestead HS

April 11, 2019

Athlete of The Month: Evelyn How

April 10, 2019
GEP officer team presents the clubs mission statement at the clubs interest meeting. Photo by Swara Tewari.

GEP’s upcoming Sexual Assault Drive

March 25, 2019
Girls softball: Team loses close game against Saratoga HS

Girls softball: Team loses close game against Saratoga HS

March 15, 2019
Taking it to the next level

Taking it to the next level

March 13, 2019
Shanna Goldman sews a scrunchie during lunch at school. Photo by Rucha Soman.

[Photo] The innovative and creative outlets around campus

March 10, 2019
Juniors Anna Kolesov, Tarun Sarang, Willy Liou and Wen Jin aim at the seniors while playing in the final round to see who will take first place and who will take second. The juniors ended up beating the freshman in the first round but later lost to the seniors in the final round, taking second place.

Avatar the Last Airbender: Dodgeball Edition

February 8, 2019
Dirty Mouth

Dirty Mouth

February 6, 2019
Vibrant stories: unique aspects of 10 MVHS students

Vibrant stories: unique aspects of 10 MVHS students

December 18, 2018
A mix of ethnicities

A mix of ethnicities

December 17, 2018
Fate and Faith

Fate and Faith

November 21, 2018
GEP members all stand on the right side of the classroom to signify that they believe that feminism is important at MVHS. Photo by Swara Tewari.

Reinforcing feminism in MVHS

November 6, 2018
Low (cost)umes

Low (cost)umes

October 24, 2018
Homecoming 2018

Homecoming 2018

October 8, 2018
Bust a move

Bust a move

September 26, 2018
Evolution of the Welcome Back Dance

Evolution of the Welcome Back Dance

September 1, 2018

California Poppy

May 25, 2018

Hurt at the end

May 25, 2018
Going for the gold award

Going for the gold award

May 25, 2018
From songwriter to author

From songwriter to author

April 14, 2018
A ukulele heard through the walls

A ukulele heard through the walls

March 25, 2018
Scootering back into fashion: The rise of scooters on the MVHS campus

Scootering back into fashion: The rise of scooters on the MVHS campus

January 22, 2018

Flipping onto Stage: Another year of MV Andaaz

November 17, 2017
Patent no longer pending: MVHS student reflects on making a product

Patent no longer pending: MVHS student reflects on making a product

September 14, 2017
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